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Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion offside front
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding, although Brake Pipes are in excellent condition.
Front Inner Wings corroding, borderline to failure in places.
N/S/F Shock Absorber Boot is perished.
Rear Leaf Springs are corroding, but not damaged.
Rear, Lower Engine Mounting is worn.
Rear, Upper Shock Absorber Bushes are perishing.
Seat Rails/Mechanism's are worn.
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Battery Lamp illuminated.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding, although Brake Pipes are in excellent condition.
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Inner Wings corroding, borderline to failure in places.
N/S/F Shock Absorber Boot is perished.
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Leaf Springs are corroding, but not damaged.
Rear, Lower Engine Mounting is worn.
Rear, Upper Shock Absorber Bushes are perishing.
Seat Rails/Mechanism's are worn.
front no plate cracked
handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel
n/s outer c/v boot damp
n/s/f chassis leg corroding
n/s/r leaf spring shackle bushes worn
play in both rear and offside front wheel bearings
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
front no plate cracked
handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel
n/s outer c/v boot damp
n/s/f chassis leg corroding
n/s/r leaf spring shackle bushes worn
play in both rear and offside front wheel bearings
corrosion around inner sill lower drain area apperture on offside
corrosion started on front to rear brake pipes
front no plate cracked
n/s/f chassis corroded but not perforated at this time
slight distortion in both front brake discs
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
corrosion around inner sill lower drain area apperture on offside
corrosion started on front to rear brake pipes
front no plate cracked
n/s/f chassis corroded but not perforated at this time
slight distortion in both front brake discs
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both wiper blades split
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K221 VEL is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K221 VEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K221 VEL is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 January 1993.
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